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Retrognathic mandible
Can a Skeletal Class II with retrognathic mandible and overbite be corrected without surgery in adults?
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Hello. There are modalities to correct retrognathic mandible in adults without surgery but we need to assist your case and severity of retrognathism. Please consult an orthodontist for further details.
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It's based on severity, detail history is required for more clarification.
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Kindly visit nearby orthodontics for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
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Its all depend on your condition, many of the cases don't require surgery for better opinion visit your dentist for proper advice
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It depends on how the case is
It’s better if you can consult an orthodontist for physical examination and go for radiographic examination like OPG and lateral cephalogram
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Yes, these days it is possible to correct this without orthognathic surgery. However, the discrepancy should be within a certain limit. The best approach would be to consult an orthodontist with a complete set of dental records like OPG, Lateral Cephalogram and intra oral scan.
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Do have a second or third opinion with other doctors as well if the treatment plan appears too adventurous or unreal.
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